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Grizzlies stymie Wizards, start second half of season on winning note

The Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards tipped off the second half of the NBA season at FedExForum in downtown Memphis Wednesday.

Credit: AP

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) reacts with teammates Brandon Clarke (15) and De'Anthony Melton (0) after scoring in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

MEMPHIS, Tennessee — The Memphis Grizzlies started the second half of the season on the right foot, beating the Washington Wizards 127-112 Wednesday night at the FedExForum in downtown Memphis.

The Grizzlies were led by big man Jonas Valančiūnas with a big game, scoring 29 points while snagging 20 rebounds. Ja Morant added 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists. Rookie Desmond Bane scored a career high 20 points in the win. The visiting Wizards were paced by Bradley Beal’s 21 points.

Memphis led 67-62 at halftime.

The Grizzlies’ record now stands at 16-17 (17-16) on the year. Memphis’ next opponent is the Denver Nuggets this Friday at FedExForum.

And that was your last. #GrizzDub | #GrzNxtGen https://t.co/HGE14nm0LE pic.twitter.com/y6UHgbB846
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) March 11, 2021

Most Games with 25+ PTS and 20+ REB, @memgrizz History:

Zach Randolph – 4 (551 games)
Shareef Abdur-Rahim – 3 (375 games)
Jonas Valančiūnas – 3 (116 games) *

* - @JValanciunas had 29 points and 20 rebounds tonight. pic.twitter.com/JgG7UoTElr
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) March 11, 2021

.@DBane0625 scored a career-high 20 points (7-13 FG, 5-8 3P) tonight against the Wizards. pic.twitter.com/btnIVqpcNX
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) March 11, 2021

dime dropper. @JaMorant | @Rookiedunker pic.twitter.com/SjTww5jZ2z
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) March 11, 2021

.@1Tyus led all qualifying players in assist-to-turnover ratio (5.21) during the First Half of the 2020-21 season.

Jones is on pace to lead the @NBA in the category for the third consecutive season. pic.twitter.com/Xv5pKVTXDu
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) March 10, 2021

The @memgrizz face a packed schedule during the Second Half of the 2020-21 regular season. pic.twitter.com/0z3L9IK7Ay
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) March 10, 2021